About the Engineering Technology Program

Mission Statement

The mission (goal) of the Engineering Technology Program is to prepare well-educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineering technologists from a diverse population of students so that they can have productive and rewarding careers at local, state and national levels. Graduates will be well grounded in the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, science, communications, and problem solving.

To ensure that our graduates are valued by industry and to continually improve our program, input is sought from employers, our alumni and an industry advisory committee so that the changing needs of industry are met.

Program Educational Objectives  

The objectives of the Engineering Technology Programs (Electrical and Mechanical) are to:

1. educate students to be practical and qualified engineering technologists
2. graduate students who have problem solving ability and technical hands-on skills to enter professional careers
3. graduate students who are knowledgeable in
   1. design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation and/or maintenance of electrical/ electronics systems (Electrical Engineering Technology), or
   2. design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, technical sales, and/or maintenance of mechanical systems (Mechanical Engineering Technology)

Program Outcomes

The program outcomes for EET and MET programs are:

1. Use modern tools and software packages to analyze, design, and program electrical systems or mechanical systems;
2. Apply scientific, engineering, and technological concepts for the analysis, design, development, and operation of electrical systems or mechanical systems ;
3. Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes;
4. Identify, analyze, and solve technical problems;
5. Function effectively on teams;
6. Develop plans for implementing quality projects on time and within budget;
7. Write quality project reports and deliver oral presentations which are appropriate for technical audiences;
8. Understand professional, ethical, social, and global responsibilities;
9. Engage in life-long learning and professional development activities.

These Outcomes are achieved by offering a curriculum that is thorough, current, and oriented toward the technical competencies required of a modern industry.